Inside Mutsvangwa’s double-edged ‘constitutional’ gamble – bleeding Tagwirei to bruise Chiwenga
By Victor Fanuel Harare – Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa’s attack on business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei has triggered fierce debate within the ruling party — and it’s not just about the constitution. On Monday, Mutsvangwa publicly tore into Tagwirei, labelling him “unelectable” and accusing him of trying to “buy the party.” “He must go to […]
17 perish in tragic Chitungwiza road crash
By Victor Fanuel Harare – 17 people have died following a horrific head-on collision between a haulage truck and a commuter omnibus at Hunyani Bridge along Seke Road in Chitungwiza, police confirmed on Tuesday. National police spokesperson commissioner Paul Nyathi said the accident occurred early Tuesday morning when a truck travelling towards Harare veered into oncoming traffic, struck […]
Longcheng plaza’s legacy haunts Zim ahead of Ramsar COP15
By Staff Reporter Harare – Longcheng Plaza, a vast shopping complex built on a protected wetland, remains a stark symbol of Zimbabwe’s struggle to enforce its own environmental laws. As Zimbabwe readies to host the Ramsar COP15 in Victoria Falls from July 23–31, 2025, its track record on wetland conservation faces renewed international scrutiny. This week, […]
UZ students beat rap over lecturers’ protest push
By Victor Fanuel Harare – The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has lifted the suspensions of six students who were disciplined for protesting in solidarity with striking lecturers, saying it had “reconsidered its position” but warned against future conduct that could harm the institution’s “reputation and integrity.” The suspended students — Narshon Kohlo, Blessing Mtisi, Nodesha […]
High Court blocks minister’s bid to evict war veterans for Billy Rautenbach
By Naledi Nyoni Harare – The High Court has barred lands minister Anxious Masuka from evicting five war veterans from Springs Farm in Goromonzi to pave way for businessman Billy Rautenbach, a known ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Justice Regis Dembure ruled on Thursday that Masuka’s withdrawal of the veterans’ offer letters was “irrational” and […]
Private hospitals to admit emergency cases under planned law
By Naledi Nyoni Harare – Private hospitals could soon be required to treat all patients with life-threatening emergencies for at least 48 hours regardless of their ability to pay under a proposed new law. The Medical Services Amendment Bill, now before Parliament, aims to align the Medical Services Act with the constitutional right to health, according […]
Mai Jeremaya sparks moral storm with controversial film ‘PaLodge’
By Naledi Nyoni Harare – Socialite Ashley “Mai Jeremaya” Masendeke is at the centre of a moral storm after starring in PaLodge. PaLodge is a film that features a scene that closely mirrors her recent rape allegations and the subsequent acquittal of the two accused. Produced by Naiza Boom Films, PaLodge dropped on YouTube and racked […]
14-year-old Ruwa girl raped after stepmother takes her to bar
By Staff Reporter Harare — A 14-year-old Ruwa girl was raped by a man she met at a bar, where her stepmother had taken her, police confirmed. The Form 2 student was drinking with her stepmother when she encountered Clive Sibanda, 21. Sibanda allegedly proposed love to the minor, a proposal her stepmother reportedly encouraged […]
Harare wetlands under siege as land barons wage lawfare
By Staff Reporter Harare – The City of Harare has raised concern over the growing number of land barons invading protected land, particularly wetlands, and using the legal system to delay or block enforcement efforts. According to city officials, more than 144 sites in the capital have been illegally occupied by land developers, prompting council […]
Mawarire lifts lid on Tagwirei’s billion-dollar ‘loot’
By Staff Reporter Harare – Jealousy Mawarire, former spokesperson for the National Patriotic Front (NPF), has accused business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei of orchestrating systemic corruption through state institutions, including the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) and key government programmes. In a pointed exposé shared on X (formerly Twitter) Mawarire labeled Tagwirei “a well-connected conman,” accusing […]